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Everything Japanese this July at Shangri-La Plaza
July 07, 2017

Everything Japanese this July at Shangri-La Plaza

Get a taste of everything Japanese at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall as they commemorate the 61st annual Filipino-Japanese Friendship Month with a string of exciting activities and exhibits that bring two distinct cultures together.
Ayala Land enters affordable city living with The Flats
July 10, 2017

Ayala Land enters affordable city living with The Flats

Ayala Land Inc. introduces the co-living concept for young professionals in Makati.
DOTr to start construction for Mindanao rail in 2018
July 07, 2017

DOTr to start construction for Mindanao rail in 2018

Mindanao will finally get its own railway as the Department of Transportation looks to start construction in 2018.
Ramen Nagi’s Filipino Ramen
July 05, 2017

Ramen Nagi’s Filipino Ramen

New flavors, same great tasting ramen.
ANA’s Tanabata Event in NAIA: Send Your Wishes to the Stars
July 07, 2017

ANA’s Tanabata Event in NAIA: Send Your Wishes to the Stars

If there were a courier that sent wishes directly to the heavens, what would you write?
EIGASAI 2017 Opening Night: Chuckles, Tears, and a Celebration of Life
July 09, 2017

EIGASAI 2017 Opening Night: Chuckles, Tears, and a Celebration of Life

It was a great night for Japanese films as EIGASAI 2017 kicked off its month-long stay at the Shangri-La Plaza.
16 PH firms bag US$23.4 export sales in major Taiwan food show
July 07, 2017

16 PH firms bag US$23.4 export sales in major Taiwan food show

Sixteen (16) Philippine food companies generated US$23.4 million worth of export sales in the recently held Taipei International Food Show (TIFS) at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 in Taiwan last June 21-24.
Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger at City of Dreams offer Australian Grass-Fed Beef Specials
July 07, 2017

Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger at City of Dreams offer Australian Grass-Fed Beef Specials

City of Dreams Manila’s signature restaurants – Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger is now offering curated lunch and dinner a la carte menus featuring certified Australian grass-fed.
UFC Gym PH: First Branches Soon to Open in the Metro
July 07, 2017

UFC Gym PH: First Branches Soon to Open in the Metro

UCF Gym Philippines is offering 50% lifetime discount!
New Uber Feature Lets You Request A Ride For Someone Else
July 06, 2017

New Uber Feature Lets You Request A Ride For Someone Else

We know you've been doing it before. But now, it's much easier.
UCC Clockwork’s decadent desserts will make your coffee break something to look forward to
July 06, 2017

UCC Clockwork’s decadent desserts will make your coffee break something to look forward to

Check out UCC Clockwork’s sweet treats!
The Second Ban.do x Starbucks Collection Is Launching This Week
July 04, 2017

The Second Ban.do x Starbucks Collection Is Launching This Week

A second wave of coffee mugs and different accessories with lines and summer icons.
Ramen Kuroda opens at SM Fairview
July 05, 2017

Ramen Kuroda opens at SM Fairview

More branches of Ramen Kuroda means more authentic ramen goodness in Metro Manila
Waze adds Filipino language in voice command feature
July 05, 2017

Waze adds Filipino language in voice command feature

Waze is upgrading for safer and better drives!
1st Colonial Grill to open first branch in Manila
July 05, 2017

1st Colonial Grill to open first branch in Manila

Authentic Bicolano dishes. Anyone?
Tokyo’s Florilege chef Hiroyasu Kawate and PH’s Chef Margarita Fores partner for an exclusive dinner at Mireio
July 05, 2017

Tokyo’s Florilege chef Hiroyasu Kawate and PH’s Chef Margarita Fores partner for an exclusive dinner at Mireio

Last June 22, two acclaimed Asian chefs came together for an exclusive dining experience at Raffles Makati’s elegant brasserie Mireio to showcase a fusion of their signature cuisines.
Recipe Corner: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers by Chef Takashi
July 04, 2017

Recipe Corner: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers by Chef Takashi

Learn how to make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers the Chef Takashi way!
Jo Koy: Fil-Am Comedian Who Made It To Netflix
July 04, 2017

Jo Koy: Fil-Am Comedian Who Made It To Netflix

Have you seen Jo Koy on Netflix?
8 Restaurants Around Aguirre Avenue You Should Try
July 03, 2017

8 Restaurants Around Aguirre Avenue You Should Try

Planning a trip to Aguirre Avenue? Here's our list of 8 restaurants for your personal Aguirre Avenue food crawl!
3rd Annual Metro Manila Shakedrill on July 14-17
July 03, 2017

3rd Annual Metro Manila Shakedrill on July 14-17

How prepared are you for The Big One?